Carnival of Homeschool Parents

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Homeschooling and Socialization, Again

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I very seldom
hear questions or criticism anymore about homeschooling. I
think that the initial growth spurt of the homeschool lifestyle
movement has finally become bit more mainstream, a bit better
appreciated. But lately I have gotten that question again; it
almost makes me laugh.

What
about socialization?

One woman I
recently spoke to was quite worried about all the socialization in high school that my
homschooled daughter could miss. Another person that I simply spoke
to in public said something like homeschooling is alright I guess
as long as you ensure the children are properly socialized. I
also talked to a woman on the train the other day who said that SHE
knows a boy who is homeschooled and he is SO SHY.

WOW, you
won't find any shy kids in public school!

Even though I
have heard every one of the usual comments dozens and dozens of
times, I'm still surprised when I am asked about socialization. Do these people not read the papers or listen to the news? Even
in a peaceful place like Australia, violence happens in the school
every single day! Bullies go too far. Young people are
raped. Others are victimized. And sometimes by the adults
who are caring for them!

I read a
statistic somewhere saying that 1 in 5 children experience bullying
in school. TWENTY PERCENT.

And there is
the fact of schools being very scheduled, with students sitting
alphabetically, with fifteen minute recess, etc... And there
are good things too.And there are
homeschoolers who are quite shy; this might even be a good reason why
homeschooling is good for them. But still.

Listen, the
thing is, NOTHING is perfect and I am tired of one group criticizing
the other. And I DON'T KNOW the perfect way to socialize
a child. But I do know some kids do great in public school,
some do well in private school, and, yes, many children get great
socialization and socializing while they homeschool.

There is no
magic. Some kids bully. Some are shy. Some are very
comfortable in social situations. Some are less adept
socially. Are these traits a result of their method of
schooling?

NO.

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I will be hostessing the upcoming Carnival of Homeschooling on October 1st.

PLEASE, to my readers and blogger friends, submit some your noteworthy blog post on homeschooling for this homeschool carnival!The theme of the carnival is SEASONS, but any post related to the carnival is very welcome.You can send it to me directly at: karen.loethen Ampersand gmail.com

2 comments:

This is a topic that arises, almost instantly, whenever I disclose that I homeschool. In fact, I have even been accused of cruelty. Some people have been dismayed and shocked, stating "But why would you do that to your child" and others have accused me of arrogance, stating "usually it's because mummy and daddy knows best, huh!". I tend not to be too open about home-schooling now.

Why education is very important? Simply because if you have this knowledge no one can hurt you or even can judge you on what is your state now. That is what I learned from Homeschooling Facts either you have a disorder or abnormality there is no law to stop you educate and explore yourself.

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